Dine with Tatyana Ali, Kyla Pratt & more | Recipe for Change: Revolutionizing Black Motherhood

This episode of Recipe For Change serves up a powerful conversation about revolutionizing Black maternal care. Host and activist Tatyana Ali joins Chef Nyesha Arrington for a heartfelt discussion with esteemed guests Lizzy Mathis, Melanie Fiona, Kyla Pratt and Kim Durdin.
Together, they explore the challenges Black women face within the healthcare system and advocate for transformative change. The meal itself is a celebration of resilience, honoring the strength of Black mothers and ancestors.
Join us for a crucial conversation that will empower and inspire.
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[@Queen-of-the-Burbs]

Imagine this regularly on tv instead of just reality tv shows of black women tearing each other down

[@myemman1991]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@AL-ALady]

This.❤❤❤

[@toneys4458]

💯👍🙏❤️

[@Dala-sn5to]

Amen!!!

[@Yourecreative]

Exactly!!!

[@guyyscotty]

I’d rather watch 100 episodes of recipe for change, than all of these podcasts popping up. The conversations are so wholesome!!

[@williettezigbuo6767]

True ❤

[@YaaBoateng]

Agreed

[@luckylibra6131]

Yep

[@Yourecreative]

Finally. Postive, healthy conversations being shown of black women. More of this - PLEASE!

[@jcolquitt7778]

How refreshing it is to hear that a husband was one of these ladies biggest advocate.

[@jenn1993]

Yes, I loved that 100%

[@k.herndon9251]

My husband was my BIGGEST advocate for all 3 of my pregnancies/deliveries. I laid my beloved mommy to rest a week and half before I discovered I was pregnant for the first time.

[@queenaknowles3043]

Watching this made me cry, but it's tears of joy. I love to see black women engaged in a positive way that encourages others.

[@chatwithkatt284]

I love this it’s such a positive atmosphere, most shows today really have us (women of color)acting out in such an unlady like way that’s it’s ridiculous and hard to watch

[@christinenelson936]

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@2452dee]

This is the type of positive images that women and young girls need to see not Mona Scott's LHH franchise

[@jeanpierre9539]

Yess! Instead of knocking each other over the head with toasters and shoes.. ❤

[@tenishajohnson9302]

Tatyana Ali...THANK YOU!!!! I'm in tears but they're of JOY because these are the conversations we need to be having.

[@AveryMsartistry]

I am literally 😢😢 because this is so refreshing to hear. Social media makes it like we are all against each other. Hearing their stories has reassured that motherhood is an ongoing learning process.

[@terenceadon2752]

This kind of media is what I look forward too. The advancement of us through knowing the history, advocating for ourselves, and hearing our WOMEN!!!! I absolutely enjoyed this conversation and I hope that we keep getting to have these positive conversations, educating each other, and keep lifting each other up!

[@MrsBrittaniBanks]

It is sad to say but this is the first conversation that I have had about these issues and I am a 42 year old mother of 5, ranging in ages from 6 to 25. I have had black and white, men and women OBGYN’s and as the mother of a son with a BIRTH INJURY, I can without doubt say that there is an obvious advantage to having a black female doctor. The compassion alone was enough, but thank GOD for her small hands 😂 YALL. BE BLESSED, I CANT WAIT UNTIL WE GET IT ALL TOGETHER ❤

[@umikalthumnoor7308]

I just love the way they keep mentioning their mothers. My mother! My mother ! My mother. May the almighty bless and protect our mothers.

[@pamelabryant1381]

My children are young adults now. However, I recall many years ago 1997, Brooklyn NY, I had the privilege of being apart of a La Leche League where Kim was one of the leaders. It was a blessing to have her support and encouragement during the birth of my first born. The knowledge I gained helped me to continue my journey of nursing my other children, twins and another single birth (four beautiful children) Kim, thank you for everything including the baby carrier you hand made. I enjoyed all the lovely ladies and your words of empowerment. Please continue to have more episodes. Blessing to you all and your families.

[@yeye55555]

❤La Leche league...i have young adults as well. Peace be unto all that can be involved. We all have a story to be told. Bless these sistas...wish my midwifery experience could be shared in this type of environment ❤

[@whitneyhall7260]

As a black nurse I trying to be the change I want see

[@Me-px7js]

“Allowing” instead of surrendering reminds me I have a choice! Love it, love it, love it!

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

Yes! I love this. 🥰

[@Bringit927]

The way I just gasped because I started the video and saw Nyesha Arrington. She is a culinary gem!!! Go ahead sis!

[@Cianajrich]

Right! I was so excited to see her there.

[@user-xe7nx1hz6h]

I think every black and brown women need to have and experience a space like this! This is awesome!!❤❤❤

[@AL-ALady]

This is about "Black Motherhood" though. Let the others do their own thing because you don't see them being inclusive.

[@livefree1111]

@@AL-ALady At all! I never hear any other race include Black in their convos.

[@almondiefrancis9451]

​@@AL-ALady They may have said that because Tatyana is a black and brown woman.

[@tamarajones8229]

My cousins who are in the medical field have confirmed all of the history of black people that the midwife on this panel has spoken about. We have to truly advocate for ourselves in all aspects of medicine, giving birth, a simple procedure all of it. thanks for this video.

[@telikaandfam]

im a mom of 7, birth and postpartum doula and lactation consultant im so glad these conversations are happening ive personally experienced and advocated for moms during the most blatant racism in the hospitals

[@Shayvideos1]

Thank you!

[@intentionalhome7357]

Same here sis proud mom of 7, certified doula and nursing student. I breastfed all of my children and my youngest until she was 4 and if comments could kill whoooo chile I would be gone lol. Continue your calling because we are needed.

[@tdixon4679]

This dialogue was POW-er-FUL!!! Tatyana said a mouthful when she said they need to look like her. I agree 100%. I’m a dentist and I see my patients as family. That’s my grandmother, my Aunt, my Uncle, even ME in that chair. I can’t tell you how much bad dentistry I have observed, even black cavity left under fresh fillings. That’s diabolical and it happens more often than you think. Most of my patients never even had a thorough cleaning until they sat in my chair. We just take better care of us than anybody else. Also, I know many heartbreaking stories when it comes to maternal care. This discussion brought back those memories and tears. Women who use Doulas and midwives have better, even pleasant experiences giving childbirth. A knew subscriber here! ❤️❤️❤️

[@snsn7251]

This is awesome. Tatyana and Kyla= my childhood. Its so hard to find a black doula in the uk. You guys are a bit more fortunate that way.

[@shalahpowell681]

I’m a black doula in the U.S. and have been for quite some time now. What part of the UK are you in?

[@jenniferselby679]

Watching this made ne realize I only had 1 person support me throughout my pregnancy and i did not fully trust him or myself thru the process. And the way that pregnancy has ended has made me scared to get pregnant again. I took so much away from this video. Thank you all for sharing. 🙏🏾

[@yamilee1354]

Kyla Pratt is the female Benjamin Button! She looks the exact same. And it is sooooooooooo good to see Melanie Fiona and Tatyana Ali. So refreshing to see these black women uplift Black Motherhood.

[@sophiaosei1980]

What a refreshing conversation among these beautiful, strong mothers!!

[@yvana1111]

I love this session. My husband and I decided to birth our second baby at home. My husband delivered our baby. There is so much to unpack in that experience but it was the best choice for us. Glory to God🥰

[@byrdtaylor5703]

I want to do this!!! Were you afraid??! Everyone keeps saying my first child should be done at a hospital!

[@yvana1111]

@@byrdtaylor5703 Our homebirth was with our second baby. I know there is a lot to learn about the birth process including dealing with yourself during a natural homebirth. I say this because we all have been conditioned to think in ways of systems that we are familiar with but not always for our best interest yet when we are presented with things to better us. There may be resistance due to expected routines. One of the biggest things to consider is who you discuss your plans with. There should be experienced women (moms) and dads and homebirth workers to see if it's right for you and your family. I got through with the thoughts of me and my baby will survive and be healthy in this birth and postpartum phase and GOD will guide us (mommy, daddy and babies to make the best decisions concerning us. Amen. I hope you get your decision with full clarity.

[@abundantlybeyoutiful9993]

Congratulations!!! Fellow homebirther here too❤

[@angeldavis6947]

I am 43 with no kids and I truly enjoyed this conversation! Refreshing, informative, uplifting, and well needed.

[@SirGenesis206]

I don’t think I’ve seen a more beautiful collection of royalty. Wow… and the substance. This is everything.

[@misunderstoodkj]

I just love this! I’m not even a mom but I’m married. I feel like these types of black women are my safe space. #classywomenstillexist. #sisterhood

[@ericaallison8039]

I was shamed for breast feeding from the beginning. I breast fed my daughter till she was almost 2 and it was a beautiful gift

[@aubriellemorgan]

I don’t know why people care so much. How you breastfeed your child is no one’s business!

[@ljackson24]

Me too. Breastfed my son the full 2 years also and everyone had an opinion but not one of them had even attempted to do it. It was such a struggle emotionally hearing them constantly, but I’m glad I stuck with it. It was a wonderful experience for my son and I. I also believe it’s part of the reason he’s so intelligent. They wanted to put him in kindergarten at 3 bc they said there was nothing they could teach him. My little genius 🥰

[@keandragrant3372]

I totally love when the midwife said it’s not so much surrendering it’s more of allowing👏 she saying you’re alerting yourself u still have a choice

[@tikisha6215]

This episode was absolutely beautiful to watch. Hearing these women's stories was very encouraging and uplifting. We need more of these roundtables.

[@allthingsbooked]

WHEN👏🏾I👏🏾SAY👏🏾I👏🏾LOVED👏🏾THIS!👏🏾

[@serenasmith5946]

As a black women I vibe for this I love eating and surrounding myself with positivity it gives me energy!

[@longashl]

The breastfeeding conversation-- i feel that deeply. That is my story. All I wanted was a 'good job momma'

[@shahamil6996]

I breast fed my daughter until she was four. I wanted to stop early but she was just crying and her dad always encourged me to just let her. So one day our friend had her baby and we went to visit and when she saw the baby breast feeding she didn't want to anymore.

[@msthea1145]

There is so much to take away from this and apply to life even if you are not a mother. The healthcare system for black people is appalling and needs flood lights shining on it 247. Thank you so much for this eye opening discussion. Continuing the dream to taste Chef Nyesha's food one day. It always looks so immaculate, flavorful, and healthy. ❤

[@nadsgee7245]

Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful! From the real, deep and wise conversation of beautiful women, to the beautiful food and setting. Let's see more of this. ❤

[@margielafond4544]

This was so good! Had to wipe a few tears. Love when we Black women come together to empower each other 🧡

[@tinawealth_]

4 months pregnant and watching this... I am so grateful because I feel like have recived any substantial advice so far, hearing form these women is just what I needed ❤

[@n.sue-ann5527]

I’m new here and I gotta say I love everything about this . The empowerment , nurturing of black women and just loving on each other flaws and all is exactly what we need more of ❤️👑

[@susanthompson7371]

These women conversations are truly wonderful !!❤ You are awesome Tatyana !!✨✨✨

[@carlacreech5893]

Great conversation ❤❤ Kyla Pratt is a mama still so hard to believe❤❤ As a birth worker, full spectrum doula, child birth educator, we need all boots on the ground in this work. Very important conversation ❤love it

[@NevvaSatisfydd]

This was Really my type of Carrying On 🥰 especially when it comes to having HEALTHY Conversations with ya girlfriends… we need to create, see and share more of this Goodness.. THANK YOU LADIES ❤ STAY BLESSED!

[@bridgetbaber6679]

Love it glad to see some many beautiful and intelligent black women get together.

[@kimcauthen]

I enjoyed this conversation so much ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing your stories and our lived histories as Black Women. As a Black woman who has 4 children, and has gone through some of the same stories you all have shared, i can honestly say that having my last 3 children delivered and cared for Black Ob-Gyn made a huge positive difference in the care that i received. I will definitely support and push for more funding for Black maternal health going forward. Well done ladies ❤❤❤

[@ms.multidimensional]

I love how the chief is invited to sit down talk too beautiful ❤

[@Siayya]

Can yall do an episode for postpartum & for mothers who are raising children alone?

[@nnenne4]

It is tough I think the most difficult part about this conversation is they have the resources whether or not they are married or single they have the financial resources that they're not in the same position as a person who is working from whatever hours you have and has very little maternity leave if any to take I think raising a child alone as a celebrity with means is completely different than raising a child alone as a regular person who has to really lean on their family or really lean on any help that they can get but yes that is a very good question I would love for that conversation happen but with non-celebrities because it's not the same at all.

[@ericaredmond5486]

A wonderful episode!!! I love seeing black women encouraging and loving on one another. Let's normalize this.

[@ladieessence]

Everyone is glowing and looks so beautiful.

[@carolynlynch8963]

Bless you all. We have been robbed of this support and dialogue.

[@tiffineyena7001]

Im here for Kyla Pratt. I always adored her and thought she was absolutely beautiful.

[@elisa_michelle]

This was truly a beautiful and much needed conversation! I hope we can continue them beyond Black Maternal Health Week and really explore these topics on an everyday basis. Thank you ladies for sharing your experiences! 💜💜💜

[@noluthandoradebe8168]

This is such wholesome content! I wish I had a sisterhood this beautiful, wise, chilled and so knowledgeable😘. Love it!!! Please give us more of these🥰😀

[@tiffgee]

This conversation was one of the ones!!! I felt like I was at the table physically with them. Love this! More of these!!!! Great representation as well, we know them as stars but during this conversation, you see them as normal Black women.

[@ZariahsCreations]

First time watching. This was an awesome episode. Having worked in OB/GYN for more than 10 years, I can relate to how these women feel. Healthcare truly needs to better for our Black women,

[@shalahpowell681]

This episode was EVERYTHING!!!!! I need this particular group to create a talk show together. It would be amazing to have “girl chat” (different topics in each episode), and for us to stay focused on us and refraining from discussing trending topics that don’t fortify our souls. Hope to see it come together ♥️

[@abisingh3786]

Wholesome conversations like this light me up. I’m here for it again and again. Thank you for blessings my ears

[@shaylahmoon]

This was a powerful, life-changing conversation. Also, to see these amazing African American women have this well-spoken intellectual conversation in which you could feel the genuine love and respect they had for each other through the screen. Kudos 👏🏾 💐

[@DryBonesandSilver]

This was one of the most beautiful, heartwarming, and informative things I've seen in a while. This is how we need to be having conversations regularly within our communities.

[@ItsMeDee3]

I would like for these conversations to be with women who are not in the public eye and really see it through all classes. This is such a good conversation on real events that happen when we go behind doors with people who we try to trust like Doctors who takes a Hippocratic Oath on behalf of patients. Love this and we need more of it.

[@mapulem6795]

I've always loved Kyla Pratt, It's awesome to see her all grown and matured. I feel like we grew up together even though I am in South Africa. Thank you for this conversation, I appreciate this podcast! Blessings to you all with your families 🙏🏽💝 🙏🏽

[@kierah16]

I love a good sisterhood gathering. Happy to be here!

[@zanobiaj1019]

All the women are absolutely beautiful 💯👏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙌🏆

[@candysemcdonald8261]

Quality conversations of my people. We need more of this. Sisterhood.

[@zinawinder1220]

I nursed my son for about 2 years and lactation nurse congratulated me. 😊

[@vanessathomas399]

It was beautiful 😊 so nice to see us being the healthy, happy, and respectful women representing all women no matter what ethnicity we all need each other. The ladies felt free to express themselves and share their heart-felt experiences of motherhood. 👏 👏 🎉 😊

[@VAW813]

Though I am not a mother, this conversation has helped to alleviate my fears of becoming a mother. I've been scared because of all the horror stories I've heard. Having community is so important and I'm thankful for this.

[@monisejayy]

As a new mom, this was beautiful to watch. ❤

[@MakeSpringhill]

So glad to hear!

[@lpoindexter7812]

Wow, wow,wow!!! This conversation struck a cord with me in too many ways to count!!!❤ 🥹Thank you all for being honest, open, and showing your vulnerability👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ajordan1847]

Wow, the positivity shown through uplifting our sisters is palatable. At this mark, 15:21 reminded me of how it's important to ensure that we help mothers gain equitable healthcare. And here, at 20:28 Advocacy is key. Although, I'm not a mother. ❤ I learned so much of what sisterhood can look like through supporting one another.❤

[@daisylee298]

Love this- my daughter is a Doula and an advocate for Mid-Wifery - this episode is courageous in a loving environment- I wish I was seated at your table sharing my experiences as well - beautiful just beautiful

[@LifinOnPurpose]

My goodness...this is so wholesome, pure, inspirational, all the things. These women are so Beautiful and it radiates!

[@YvonneWilliams-gc3pv]

Great conversation! As a retired labor & delivery nurse, I want to speak on “Birth Plans” yes they’re great to have all your wishes written down and how you want your birth to go. But I would say to also give yourself some grace and be prepared to go with flow. I’ve had some patient’s that almost everything they wrote on that birth plan flew out the window, like don’t ask me about my pain, but later screaming for a epidural and feeling like she somehow failed, only wanting a vaginal delivery but not making very much dilation after almost 24 hours or baby’s heartbeat dropping and needing an emergency c-section and being unhappy. Learn to relax and go with the flow. Yes be your own advocate and assemble your support team. I always tried to get mom to look at the beautiful gift of this precious baby and not how you crossed the finish line.

[@bjworksit1174]

This is a testimony to the healing power of community story quilts. As a quilter, this is inspiring.

[@jasmine3486]

This was so amazing. As a Black woman starting her career as an OBGYN, these are the conversations we need to hear. I am so grateful for the perspective and vulnerability they brought to the table. I want to see more conversations like this.

[@charmanvil]

Much needed conversation. Thank you

[@queendeche4555]

Wow, this was beautiful and made me cry happy tears. I’m sitting here on the verge of a breakdown as my soon to be 2 year old is throwing a tantrum wondering what I’m doing wrong. It’s also the week before my period, and I’m just getting home from a work trip. I see this and it’s made me feel less alone. Shoutout to Lebron James for executive producing this and using his platform to create necessary content for black women!! And all of the beautiful ladies participating in the conversation of course.

[@godfrey7944]

WOW! GREAT CONCEPT. PHENOMENAL PANEL......MORE, MORE, MORE.

[@lilithajezile4536]

This episode made me cry so much ❤😭👑especially the part where the host said she wanted to breastfeed her child over 2 years and all the comments. That broke me. Everything actually. It was a great exhale, it made me feel seen.

[@ThePqueen1]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 What a breath of FRESH AIR!!! Thank you!! THIS IS NEEDED TODAY💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾🫶🏾💐💐💐💐💐

[@brittanyjackson6432]

This is soooo good! A beautiful and refreshing conversation and I'm definitely taking note! 😊 There's a lot I want to say but thank you!

[@evonza4858]

I have raised my 36 year old daughter and many others🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾to God be the glory and l did it wholely with God's help🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@adiabee]

💛 All these Women are Black Excellence! ⭐️

[@veeb7157]

This was very refreshing to watch. The discussion alone about the African American woman's plight with maternal health and care is much needed. Thanks for the transparency! I pray that the information shared around your table helps someone who is watching!

[@sueq.8296]

My grandmother was a doula in Jamaica. My great grandmother taught her as a young child how to deliver babies. Her specialty was to deliver baby passed the womb, but doing it in such a gentle way, and not harsh so wouldn’t be a devastating experience for the mother, though it was essentially when I hear her tell the stories of all the babies she delivered, it wants my heart to know that she help to bring life into this world and peace to women.

[@teejay9585]

She is PERFECT 🎉❤, CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎈🍾🎉

[@natashaabrowne5258]

I like that they used different but still known people 😊

[@carolcampbell-forrest1546]

This is so informative. I 'm a grandmother and I had the privilege of sharing my birth stories with my daughters and also with my mother. I'm so blessed.

[@jazmynanderson]

This was so good to watch. Kindred space was such a wonderful midwifery experience. If you’re in LA, 100/100 recommend.

[@Yukia76]

I had 2 c-section and 2 v-back my family was calling me Super Woman 😂🥰

[@justmotivateboss]

This episode was so genuine and pure. I truly appreciate this episode.. ❤️ 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 As a mother of two I had two high risk pregnancies and was so afraid. No real guidance. I felt alot of those emotions you spoke about.

[@aprilsims5241]

This was such a beautiful discussion. It brought up so much joy and so much pain. If only we can sit down and have these kind of talks everyday🫶🏾

[@user-nd8od3qo8t]

I thought the show was beautiful, I so much love the black woman, she is everything and without her this world would be nothing, peace and love to all of you beautiful souls...🖤🥂🌹🥰😘

[@takeshiadavis]

I love this…oh my it’s good to see the ladies .So here for this 💛💛

[@shonecollins7349]

This is my second episode and I can’t wait to see the next one. The first one was with Mya. And that conversation was just as positive and powerful. 😊

[@ericajordan9612]

Great conversation, ladies! I really appreciated the candid conversation.

[@ericanelson5850]

Wow this was amazing!!!! From the setting, the beautiful conversations, and all! Truly enjoyed! Allow vs Surrender! Love this!!!

[@NavigateandNourish]

This is so beautiful. I’m crying happy tears because I’m on my journey to empowering women with my story with hopes to see change in the world. This was right on time and I thank each and every one of y’all for being yourself and taking the time to educate, encourage and to be empathetic with women. ❤❤❤❤

[@chelsikarmstrong]

This was so beautiful and such a necessary conversation. Thank you ❣️

[@lbschilibar9030]

Amazing conversation. This should be a full series. Much needed for our community

[@Lynnjoh]

We needed this ❤. So good for us to come together to talk about what is not talked about.

[@Nanapudin]

I love love love these shows, these women, the subject, the beautiful energy of authentic women having authentic conversations..we needed this as blk women...this is needed..thank you

[@marcusrobinson3744]

This is a whole vibe and I’m here for it ❤